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Paul Kagame, the president of the Democratic Republic of Rwanda has arrived in Rome for a two-day visit. During his stay in Rome, he will be given the ‘Abolitionist of the Year 2007’ award from Cain, an organisation operating to end the death penalty worldwide.

The President is will receive the award at an event supposed to take place on Thursday. Kagame is also scheduled to meet the president of the Italian senate, and other Italian government officials. Rwanda removed death penalty law last month.